Digital Film Practice at MetFilm School: a gateway to the Screen Industry

The Digital Film Practice course at MetFilm School is designed to bridge the gap between creative passion and professional filmmaking. In today’s screen industries – from streaming platforms and advertising to immersive digital media – the demand for adaptable, multi-skilled filmmakers has never been higher. This course directly addresses that need, equipping students with both the technical mastery and storytelling insight to thrive in a rapidly changing media landscape.

How this course drives industry progress 

The course represents a new model for film education, one that mirrors the industry’s shift toward digital-first production. Students don’t just learn how to make films; they learn to create content that connects across multiple formats and audiences. The course aims to produce filmmakers who understand not just the technical aspects of filmmaking, but also collaboration, audience engagement, and the creative use of technology.

So, where could this course take me? 

This course offers the flexibility to enter a variety of roles in the film and screen industries. Graduates leave with a portfolio and skill set suited to a wide range of jobs, including:

• Director or Cinematographer for film, television, or online content
• Editor or Post-Production Specialist
• Producer or Production Coordinator
• Camera Operator or Digital Imaging Technician
• Content Creator for digital platforms, brand storytelling, and social media
• Assistant roles in film crews, enabling fast-track progression through on-set experience

As the course emphasises practical practice and professional workflows, many graduates move straight into freelance or project-based work, or continue developing their own creative projects and independent films.

What type of careers will be available to me?

Beyond your first role, the Digital Film Practice course is a springboard to a lifelong career in the screen arts. Graduates often go on to:

• Build careers within major film and TV productions
• Develop their own independent films or documentaries
• Work with creative agencies and digital studios
• Progress to further study in directing, producing, or cinematography 

Ultimately, this course is about learning to tell powerful visual stories and gaining the practical confidence to make them happen, whether on a feature set, in a commercial studio, or behind your own camera.

Find out more at one of our London Open Days

If you’re ready to explore the full spectrum of digital filmmaking – from concept to final delivery – and want to specialise in a fast-growing creative field, the BA (Hons) Digital Film Practice degree is your next step.

Explore our London campus at our upcoming Open Day this weekend, on the 15th of November.

Contact our Admissions Team on 01273 096406 or email admissions@metfilm.ac.uk to discuss your next steps.

We can’t wait to see how you’ll shape the future of film!